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Les Jardins de La Gara: Un domaine genevois du XVIIIe siecle avec des jardins d'Erik Dhont
Les Jardins de La Gara: Un domaine genevois du XVIIIe siecle avec des jardins d'Erik Dhont
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La Gara is an 18th-century country estate in Jussy, Switzerland, restored by Swiss architect Verena Best and Belgian landscape designer Erik Dhont. The book explores its preservation and restoration, including its historic watering system and Genevan garden tradition, and is rounded out with newly commissioned photographs by Georg Aerni.
Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2018
Publisher: Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag
La Gara is a stunning 18th-century country estate located in Jussy, a picturesque village near Geneva, Switzerland. The estate has undergone meticulous restoration by Swiss architect Verena Best, who has added her own inspired touches to the interior design. Notably, the renowned Belgian landscape designer Erik Dhont has reimagined and subtly redesigned the gardens and surrounding grounds, complemented by a palindrome-like labyrinth designed by Swiss artist Markus Raetz. This captivating new book delves into the rich history of La Gara estate, showcasing its breathtaking beauty through captivating illustrations. The essays in the book explore various aspects of its preservation and restoration, as well as contemporary interventions. They highlight notable features such as the historic watering system for the gardens and fishponds, as well as examining the unique Genevan garden tradition and the distinctive characteristics of the rural landscape surrounding Jussy, known for its rich biodiversity. Furthermore, the essays contextualize La Gara within the ferme ornée, a villa with agricultural and ornamental features inspired by ancient Roman models. The book is completed with newly commissioned photographs by renowned Swiss photographer Georg Aerni, adding an extra layer of visual allure.
Weight: 1342g
Dimension: 203 x 279 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783858818034
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